News Release

Highway 7 and US 71/roundabout projects start June 12

WILLMAR, Minn. – The Highway 7 and US 71/roundabout projects start Monday, June 12. The Highway 7 project includes the resurfacing of Highway 7 from the intersection of US 71/Highway 7 to Clara City (16.4 miles). Due to the extensive resurfacing work this project will require a detour. There will be two stages to the detour. The first will run June 12 to July 5. The second will run July 5 to Sept.1. Maps of both detours are below.

Construction of the roundabout at the intersection of Highway 7 and US 71 will also begin on June 12. This project will be constructed under traffic. US 71 will remain open.